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Pediatric nurses are confronted with an increase in lifestyle-related illnesses of children, such as:
 
  1. Diabetes.
   2. Hypertension.
   3. Obesity.
   4. All of the above.

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A staff nurse may be required to complete additional training or certification for a pediatric unit, which might include:
 
  1. Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
   2. Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse.
   3. Certification for neonatal or pediatric critical care.
   4. All of the above.



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1. Diabetes is a lifestyle-related illness for some children.
2. Hypertension is increasing in the population because of diet and lack of exercise.
3. Obesity is rising in children because of diet and exercise issues.
4. All of the responses are correct. Diabetes, hypertension, and obesity are all increasing lifestyle illnesses in children.

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1. PALs may be required for advanced training for a pediatric floor.
2. Certification may be required if the population base is high in oncology patients.
3. Neonatal or pediatric critical care certification may be required, in order to have highly trained individuals in the units.
4. All of the above-listed training and certifications might be required for a staff nurse.





 

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